Local schools react to potential funding increase in state budget for schools’ transportation needs

Local school systems are looking forward to getting the final word from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp – that the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget contains a substantial funding boost for student transportation. In the proposed budget that now waits for Kemp’s final approval, state house and senate members agreed on what is being considered a “major […]

Mike Jiles Named Vice President of Operations and Technology at West Georgia Technical College 

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Jiles from Assistant Vice President of Facilities to Vice President of Operations and Technology. Jiles, with 20 years of military service and prior experience, joined WGTC in 2009 as Facilities Director. Over his 15-year tenure, […]

Go West Early: UWG expands dual enrollment program into Coweta County

by Julie Lineback Determined young Cowetans will have an opportunity to enroll at the University of West Georgia before even graduating high school, thanks to UWG’s Go West Early (GWE) expansion into Coweta County. This unique program, which starts in Fall 2024, offers dual enrollment courses that count toward high school graduation and official college […]

Amber Wilson Named Interim Vice President of Finance for West Georgia Technical College

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Wilson from Executive Director of Financial Services to Interim Vice President of Finance.   After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Georgia in 2001, Wilson started her 22-year tenure […]

Severe Weather is possible overnight tonight for East Alabama and West Georgia

Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:45pm There is a Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for East Alabama and West Georgia.  Confidence is growing for a strong overnight system to produce severe weather over Georgia. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been expanded to include a larger area, […]

CHS Unified Mario Kart team racing to inclusion

CARROLLTON, GA—The Special Olympics has long been a champion of diversity and inclusion, and the introduction of unified Esports teams for Mario Kart represents a significant leap forward in the organization’s mission. Carrollton High School has jumped in and is one of three schools in Georgia participating in the unified esports teams.  This program brings […]

CHS literary team finishes as runner-up at GHSA Championships

The Carrollton High School literary team finished as state runners-up at the Georgia High School Association 7A Literary Meet at Buford High School on March 23. The team was led by Kieran Kelly, who won his second straight individual title in the International Extemporaneous Speaking category. Audrey Browning finished third in Argumentative Essay, Drew Johnson […]

Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced four judicial appointments, three to state courts and one to superior court. The Governor will appoint the Honorable Matthew Rollins to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, Matthew Swope to the State Court of Coweta County, the Honorable Charles Bailey to the State Court […]

Anavitarte: Week Eleven Under the Gold Dome

By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) As the 2024 Legislative Session nears its conclusion, the Georgia Senate is in the midst of its final days, with only one week left to address legislative matters. This last week marks the culmination of our collective efforts as a caucus and as individual legislators. I’m pleased to announce the […]

‘The hardest setting’: UWG raises record $255,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala

by Colton Campbell When the University of West Georgia announced its elevation to NCAA Division I athletics last fall, it was a turning point for the institution: a call to pursue a higher level of excellence not only in UWG Athletics but throughout all aspects of the university. It is that holistic elevation of UWG […]